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Is It Safe To Have Sex While Taking Of Primolut Tablets To Dealy Periods?

I am taking primolut tablets to dealy my periods as me and my husband are planning anniversary trip this week.

My last periods was on 20th july and supposed to around this time of 18-20 aug adn i started the tablet on 17th aug.

Please advise me that can we have an intercourse during this period of week.

Thanks
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hi,thanks for using HCM..
Primolut N tablets contain the active ingredient norethisterone, which is a synthetic hormone similar to the naturally progesterone. This medication is used to prolong the periods in women who are not pregnant.

But this medication is not a contraceptive and does not inhibit ovulation, hence pregnancy can occur while a woman is taking this pills. Hence non-hormonal contraception (Barrier methods) have to be used as measures to prevent pregnancy while on this medication.

In case, you do prefer to avoid pregnancy, and postpone the monthly bleeding use of progestogen-estrogen combinations is preferred, because the occurrence of a pregnancy is virtually ruled out by the inhibition of ovulation by such medications.

You might consult your doctor who can prescribe you a proper hormonal combination medication that can act as a contraceptive as well as postpone your periods. Hope i have answered your question.. Good day
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Is It Safe To Have Sex While Taking Of Primolut Tablets To Dealy Periods?

Hi,thanks for using HCM.. Primolut N tablets contain the active ingredient norethisterone, which is a synthetic hormone similar to the naturally progesterone. This medication is used to prolong the periods in women who are not pregnant. But this medication is not a contraceptive and does not inhibit ovulation, hence pregnancy can occur while a woman is taking this pills. Hence non-hormonal contraception (Barrier methods) have to be used as measures to prevent pregnancy while on this medication. In case, you do prefer to avoid pregnancy, and postpone the monthly bleeding use of progestogen-estrogen combinations is preferred, because the occurrence of a pregnancy is virtually ruled out by the inhibition of ovulation by such medications. You might consult your doctor who can prescribe you a proper hormonal combination medication that can act as a contraceptive as well as postpone your periods. Hope i have answered your question.. Good day